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Voice actor Takishita Tsuyoshi passes away

On March 11th, a talento agency Aoni Production announced on the official site that voice actor Takishita Tsuyoshi passed away before dawn on the 10th at the age of 37.

According to the announcement, Takishita's death was due to a fall while he was on the way home. Other details on the accident have not been revealed.

Takishita is known for the voice of Shiba Yi (Shima Yi) from PS2 game "Shin Sangokumusou (Dynasty Warriors)" series, and was also active in many games, animes, and TV programs for narrations. In private, he married voice actress Shikano Jun back in 2009.